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Z623. 14K Solid Gold Howard, 23 Jewels! This 12 size Howard is 46 mm in diameter. The original case has the etched ring with "E. Howard Watch Co. Boston" along with the original presentation engraving from the Hattiesburg C of C back in 1922. This might stand for "Church of Christ", but I am uncertain. The case back has professionally intertwined "TSJ" initials. The inside of the dust cover is marked "Guaranteed 14K 585 fine The K. W. C. Co." which of course is the Keystone Watch Case Company. This is a solid gold mark, and I guarantee that. The case condition is excellent with no dents, only very light wear, and a newly installed unbreakable crystal. The original dial is porcelain and is excellent with one very, very faint hairline that you will be challenged to find. The numerals are delicate and slightly Art Noveau, conservative but not stodgy, as you would expect on a Howard. The hands are blued, matching, and excellent. The 23 jewel movement perfectly complements the fine case and dial. This is a Series 8 movement is marked "23 JEWELS" and "SPECIAL ADJUSMENT FIVE POSITIONS AND TEMPERATURE" which of course is the same movement quality as a Railroad Grade, but with extra jeweling. This movement has micrometer regulator and gold set cap jewels on the escapment and pallet arbors. Mirror finish on the barrel and crown wheel is as fine a mirror finish as you will find on a watch. The movement condition is excellent with almost no handling marks. The only "flaw" is a very small, very slightly tarnished area next to and below the balance wheel, and a trace of spiderwebing on the regulator spring. The serial number on this watch is 1245313. $995 |
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Z794. Waltham 10K Solid Gold Box Hinge Hunter. This antique, 6 size (case diameter 40 mm) watch was made by the American Waltham Watch Co. The box hinge case is stamped with the American Watch Co. mark which is 10K solid gold in the reference books, and which I guarantee to be solid gold. The case is very nice with only very light wear and no dents. Note the hand engraving on front and on back. The front opens and closes correctly and to 90 degrees. Now, someone did test this case on the inside in several spots, and this has left a brown spot which is typical for 10k gold. This can be polished out if you desire. In one spot, someone dug out a tiny spot to test near the edge, again on the inside. These are annoying but not any big problem, and are not visible at all from the outside. The movement has 7 jewels and is serial number 3107762, which dates this watch to about 1886, 125 years ago. I'd like to be in this good of condition after that many years! The movement is lever set and pendant wind. Movement condition is very nice as you can see in the pictures. Dial is porcelain and has Roman numerals. Condition is near mint, with a tiny short hairline near the edge at XI. This is a very nice, solid gold watch in very nice original condition. $549 |
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Z780. Waltham Heavy 14K Solid Gold Hunter. This antique, 8 size (case diameter 42 mm) watch was made by the American Watch Co. of Waltham, Mass. The case is stamped with the American Watch Co. 14k mark, and I guarantee this to be solid gold. The case is very nice with only light wear and no dents. Note the hand engraving on front and on back. The front opens and closes correctly and to just slighlty over 90 degrees. This is a heavy gold case with thick front, back, and dust cover. The Wm. Ellery grade movement has 7 jewels and is serial number 1830236, which dates this watch to about 1882, 128 years ago.The movement is lever set and pendant wind. Movement condition is very nice as you can see in the pictures. Dial is porcelain and has Roman numerals. Condition is near mint, with a very faint hairline from the seconds bit out to 3:00. This is a very nice, heavy, solid gold watch in very nice original condition. $799 |
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Z851. Beautifully Engraved, Solid 14K Gold Ladies' Hunting Case. This antique pocket watch is great example of the level of hand engraving that was done 100 years ago by talented artisans in this country. This watch was made by the American Watch Company of Waltham, Mass, which later became the Waltham Watch Company. The movement is a 6 size (case diameter 41 mm) and is a grade 89. The movement has 7 jewels and is pendant set. Movement condition is excellent with original bright gilt finish. The solid gold case was made by Waltham and is clearly marked 14K. I always guarantee my solid gold watches, like this one, to be solid gold, not gold plate. The case shows almost no wear and is heavily engraved. The dust cover has the original owner's name professionally engraved as you can see. The case opens and closesly correctly and tightly and has no dents! This is a great case! The original porcelain dial is perfect with no chips or hairlines. One hand is blue and the other plum, so one hand has been replaced somewhere along the way. Perfection is difficult, but this is close. Serial number 4316227 dates this watch to about 1890, 120 years ago..... $695 |
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Z280. Rare 14K Green Gold Pentagon Gruen Pocket Watch!This is a vintage, 12 size (case is about 46 mm across at the widest place) Gruen watch in a very heavy, solid 14K green gold, pentagon case with black enamel inlay on edge of front and back. The case has light wear and no dents, and the bow and crown are tight and original. The back of the case has a vintage, professional engraving of the original owner's initials, GIR or GRI (sometimes the last name initial was in the middle of the three). The movement is chronometer grade, 17 jewels, marked 5 positions and temperature. Movement is in nice condition. This Gruen has one of the most unusual and high grade dials I've ever owned, and I don't know the correct term for it. The dial is hand engraved gold with glass enamel porcelain trim and is excellent. The engraving, with the two women, is classic Art Noveau and perfectly matches the case style and 1922 patent date. This is an exceptional combination of rare and collectible features: solid green gold, pentagon case, chronometer grade movement, and rare dial finish. This is one scarce and high grade timepiece. SOLD, 5/22/10 |